Published 17:45 IST, September 6th 2019
Jofra Archer sledged by a couple of Australian fans at Old Trafford
Jofra Archer was sledged by a couple of Australian fans during the fourth Test match. As per reports, the fans had asked Archer to show them their passport.
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Jofra Archer has had an eventful Ashes series so far. He had made his Test debut during second Test at Lord's where he floored Steve Smith as star Australian batsman suffered a concussion and could t bat in second innings and also missed out next Test at Headingley. As a result of Smith's injury, a concussion replacement was introduced for very first time in form of Marnus Labuschagne. Surprisingly, even Labuschagne was floored by Jofra Archer's lethal bouncer in second innings. Archer n had a good outing in following Test match as he took 6-45 which was also his maiden five-wicket haul. However, Barbadian cricketer had a disastrous outing in fourth Test at Manchester with ball. t only that, but Jofra Archer was also a subject of taunts from Australian crowd.
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Australian fans sledge Jofra Archer
Jofra Archer had a forgettable day on field after Australia had elected to bat after winning toss. Steve Smith, who was injured by Archer was making a comeback after having missed previous Test match. It was touted as battle between Smith and Archer but young pacer was handled nicely by top-ranked Test batsman. Jofra Archer could have got rid of Smith had he held on to a caught and bowled chance when latter was batting at 65. Even though Jofra Archer had bowled three maidens, he went wicketless and gave away 97 runs. His bad day was made worse by a couple of Australian fans.
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As per reports by an Australian publication, Aussie fans who were seated near boundary where Jofra Archer was fielding asked Archer to show m his passport referring to his Barbadian (Caribbean) and as per sources, it was also done in a bad taste. Both Australian fans were evicted from Old Trafford stadium by authorities after complaints of abusive behaviour from or fans. Meanwhile, even Jofra Archer was reportedly anyed after this incident but he did t react or respond back to Australian fans.
Steve Smith's scores a solid double century
Steve Smith continued his splendid form in ongoing Ashes series as he scored his third double century against England. Smith had also raced his way to 26th Test hundred as he t only surpassed Virat Kohli but also Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar to become second-fastest batsman to 26 tons in game's longest format. Steve Smith scored a 319-ball 211 which included a couple of lifelines. After Archer had dropped him off his own bowling, Smith was dismissed by Jack Leach for 118. Unfortunately, replays showed that Leach had overstepped and he came back to crease. In end, Smith's double ton helped Australia reach 497/8 post which y declared ir innings.
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15:59 IST, September 6th 2019